Post by Lady Dyanna on Mar 17, 2016 6:36:17 GMT
It's a question many have asked for quite some time now. Who is Petyr Littlefinger Baelish, and what is he up to, really? I believe that I may have found the answer to at least the first part of that question. Petyr Littlefinger Baelish is the last remaining heir to both Castamere and Tarbeck Hall. He is the son of Rohanne Tarbeck and an unknown father. Rohanne, herself, is the daughter of Ellyn Reyne and Walderan "Muttonhead" Tarbeck. The boy was believed to have been killed at the age of three during the Reyne-Tarbeck Rebellion. It is rumored that Ser Amory Lorch threw the child into a well to drown, but what if he didn't?
Let's explore the following quote to see what we can learn from it.
This quote starts with an interesting choice of words. The two surviving Tarbeck daughters, both Rohanne and Cyrelle Tarbeck were sent to join the silent sisters by Tywin Lannister.
In addition, Littlefinger refers to himself here as the "heir to stones and sheep pellets." This phrase is interesting as well. What is Castamere, but stone? (Even if it might be of the semiprecious variety?) It also seems as if sheep pellets is a link to the Tarbecks through Walderan Tarbeck, who was also known as "Muttonhead."
This is an interesting passage as well. The missing boy would actually be several years older than Petyr claims to be. It would be much easier for a person of small stature to convince others that he is younger than he actually is. It would also help to explain what would be seen otherwise as prematurely greying hair. Not to mention his sexual attraction to Catelyn, even though he was quite young and her a good deal older. How many boys as young as Petyr was said to have been show an interest in girls, and kissing games in particular?
Now, let's look at the final statement of this quote. "Even as a child, he had always loved his silver." This seems to be quite telling as well. At Castamere, the Reynes were known not only for mining gold, but also silver. In fact, their sigil is a red lion on a SILVER background. The Tarbeck sigil also contains silver. It is a blue seven pointed star on a SILVER background. Is it any wonder that Littlefinger has taken a SILVER mockingbird as his personal sigil?
Not only that, look at the clothing that Littlefinger chooses to wear. Silver, grey, blue, red and purple can be found much of the time. This seems to tie him to the colors of the Reynes and Tarbecks as well.
If this theory does turn out to be true, I think that it provides a fair amount of insight into the character of Petyr Littlefinger Baelish. Possibly enough to assist with deciphering his plans for the future in order to assist in figuring out his goal for end game.
Thoughts?
Let's explore the following quote to see what we can learn from it.
So silent, my lady?" said Petyr. "I was certain you would wish to give me your blessing. It is a rare thing for a boy born heir to stones and sheep pellets to wed the daughter of Hoster Tully and the widow of Jon Arryn."
In addition, Littlefinger refers to himself here as the "heir to stones and sheep pellets." This phrase is interesting as well. What is Castamere, but stone? (Even if it might be of the semiprecious variety?) It also seems as if sheep pellets is a link to the Tarbecks through Walderan Tarbeck, who was also known as "Muttonhead."
He had been a sly child, but after his mischiefs he always looked contrite; it was a gift he had. The years had not changed him much. Petyr had been a small boy, and he had grown into a small man, an inch or two shorter than Catelyn, slender and quick, with the sharp features she remembered and the same laughing grey-green eyes. He had a little pointed chin beard now, and threads of silver in his dark hair, though he was still shy of thirty. They went well with the silver mockingbird that fastened his cloak. Even as a child, he had always loved his silver.
Now, let's look at the final statement of this quote. "Even as a child, he had always loved his silver." This seems to be quite telling as well. At Castamere, the Reynes were known not only for mining gold, but also silver. In fact, their sigil is a red lion on a SILVER background. The Tarbeck sigil also contains silver. It is a blue seven pointed star on a SILVER background. Is it any wonder that Littlefinger has taken a SILVER mockingbird as his personal sigil?
Not only that, look at the clothing that Littlefinger chooses to wear. Silver, grey, blue, red and purple can be found much of the time. This seems to tie him to the colors of the Reynes and Tarbecks as well.
If this theory does turn out to be true, I think that it provides a fair amount of insight into the character of Petyr Littlefinger Baelish. Possibly enough to assist with deciphering his plans for the future in order to assist in figuring out his goal for end game.
Thoughts?
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